Definition of "telegenic" [telegenic]

• Having a physical appearance and exhibiting personal qualities that are deemed highly appealing to television viewers: "Do we insist on a telegenic President?” ( William F. Buckley, Jr.) (adjective)

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• "Though Williams could hardly be described as telegenic, his story was made for TV."
• "Though Williams could hardly be described as telegenic, his story was made for TV"
• "We can fall back on more acceptable words like "telegenic" and "presence.""